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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Computer Science
Revision: 1
Reg.no: BTH-4-1-14-0211-2025
Course syllabus
Socket Programming in C/C++ for Internet Applications
Socket Programming in C/C++ for Internet Applications
7.5 credits (7,5 högskolepoäng)
Course code: DV1728
Main field of study: Computer Science
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Language of instruction: English
Applies from: 2025-03-13
Approved: 2025-03-13
1. Descision
This course is established by Dean 2024-11-06. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Computer Science 2025-03-13 and applies from 2025-03-13.
2. Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires 6 completed credits in C-programming or 12 completed credits in any other programming language.
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
The goal of this course is to give students
- Basic understanding of how the Internet works and how (POSIX) sockets can be used to communicate over an IP network.
- Understanding how client- and server applications can be designed and implemented, focusing on UDP and TCP as transport protocols.
- Understanding different programming models and methods for handling communication via systems that use Network Address Translation (NAT).
3.2 Content
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
5. Learning activities
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 2511 | Written assignment 1 | 2 credits | GU |
| 2521 | Written assignment 2 | 2 credits | GU |
| 2531 | Written assignment 3 | 2 credits | GU |
| 2541 | Written assignment 4 | 1.5 credits | GU |
The course will be graded G Pass, UX Failed result, a little more work required, U Fail.
The examiner may carry out oral follow-up of written examinations.
The information before the start of the course states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.
9. Course literature and other materials of instruction
10. Additional information
This course replaces DV1619